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Pomona Police Department
Wednesday August 21st, 2019 :: 11:33 a.m. PDT

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**#PomonaPD- Arrest Made** Jacob Makwana, Wanted for Throwing Boulder at Occupied Vehicle

UPDATE: We wanted to inform the community that 26-year-old Jacob Makwana has been arrested and was booked this morning at the Pomona City Jail.

The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has filed multiple charges against Mr. Makwana 245PC- assault with a deadly weapon, 23110(b) VC- throwing object at moving vehicle with intent to cause great bodily injury, and 594PC- felony vandalism. 

Thank you to our community and the local media for assisting us with sharing this incident. 


**Original Post from August 10th**
Pomona, we need your help! Have you seen suspect Jacob Makwana or know his whereabouts?

He is believed to be the one responsible for illegal dumping in the area of Towne Ave./60 Freeway and for striking a victims vehicle with a large boulder, ultimately hitting the hood and windshield.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department 909-622-1241 or to remain anonymous, 800-222-8477.

**We’ve received numerous mentions through social media regarding this incident and the encampment at this location. Our HEART team was at the location first thing this morning addressing the concerns in this area.**

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Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

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